Vinay Kumar Vuniyala

Vulnerability management | Tenable | Qualys | Rapid7 | SCCM | ServiceNow | 6+ years

India

About

Experience

  • Senior Security Analyst at Tech Mahindra
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Security Analyst at Wipro
    Dec 2020 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    ● Managed the complete vulnerability management lifecycle including identification, prioritization, remediation tracking, and validation. ● Performed vulnerability assessments using Nessus, Qualys, and Rapid7, identifying security weaknesses across enterprise infrastructure. ● Correlated vulnerability data from multiple sources to prioritize remediation based on risk severity and business impact. ● Coordinated remediation efforts with server, database, application, and network teams to ensure vulnerabilities were resolved within SLA timelines. ● Managed patch management and security initiatives in Jira (Agile), ensuring proper tracking and timely execution of remediation tasks. ● Produced vulnerability intelligence reports, alerts, and notifications to inform stakeholders of security posture and remediation progress. ● Participated in risk-based audits and compliance assessments, identifying non-compliance issues and recommending mitigation actions. ● Improved patch management workflows by streamlining communication and implementing process enhancements, increasing efficiency and compliance. ● Delivered security awareness sessions to internal teams to promote secure development and infrastructure practices. ● Applied knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities to support remediation of application security risks.

  • Cognizant (1 yr 3 mos)
    • Information Security Analyst
      Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Associate Analyst
      Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

      ● Conducted vulnerability scans and security assessments across enterprise IT assets, ensuring compliance with organizational security standards. ● Managed vulnerability remediation coordination with cross-functional teams including OS, database, network, and application owners. ● Led coordination between patching teams, infrastructure teams, and application owners to ensure timely patch deployment and vulnerability remediation. ● Monitored newly disclosed vulnerabilities and evaluated risk exposure across infrastructure environments. ● Generated executive-level dashboards and risk reports by consolidating data from Tenable and CrowdStrike, providing actionable insights into vulnerability trends and threat exposure. ● Assisted in vulnerability lifecycle management including discovery, prioritization, remediation validation, and reporting. ● Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders to address security gaps and implement mitigation strategies. ● Supported compliance initiatives by performing security assessments aligned with organizational policies and industry best practices. ● Maintained awareness of emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security technologies to enhance defensive capabilities.